What is another word for stuff up?

Pronunciation: [stˈʌf ˈʌp] (IPA)

"Stuff up" is a colloquial term often used to describe a mistake or an error in judgement. However, there are a number of alternative phrases that can be used to convey a similar meaning in a more professional or formal context. Some synonyms for "stuff up" include: blunder, botch, fumble, mishandle, bungle, flub, miss, mismanage, slip, stumble, trip-up, and goof. Each of these words can be applied to a range of situations where something has gone wrong and an individual or group is responsible for the mistake. Using these alternative phrases can help to convey a more measured and objective tone when talking about mistakes and errors.

What are the hypernyms for Stuff up?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Stuff up

  • But the great thing, and the horrible thing about the web is you can just throw stuff up there and it doesn't cost anybody anything.
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  • So, I just kind of played the way I played and then eventually we kind of figured out what worked best for the band. So, I definitely changed my stuff up and I think we're playing really tight now.
    Matt Cameron
  • I don't know anybody in the underworld. I make this stuff up. I don't know any criminals.
    James Ellroy
  • Do whatever you're directed to do, and leave the rest of that technical stuff up to the director.
    Dennis Farina
  • The characters emerge from my rather twisted mind. That's another enjoyable part of the job making stuff up.
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